Community Garden for Health and Income Generation

Summary

Expanding the community garden in the remote village of Sinkunia will increase the availability of protein sources and fresh vegetables, which will in turn, lead to improved health. At the same time, a thriving garden will create the opportunity to sell surplus produce and generate income for women and by extension, their families.

Challenge

As a result of its isolated location, women living in the village of Sinkunia are cut off from economic opportunities, and face limited chances to generate income to support their families. This poverty, in turn, directly affects health- the villagers struggle to acquire enough fruits, vegetables, and protein sources to both curb hunger, and ensure they are receiving adequate nutrients to maintain well-being.

Solution

The impact of Sinkunia's community garden will be two-fold- it will provide 15 women with the opportunity to produce a significant amount of fresh garden items, which can be sold in surrounding villages. In addition to stimulating income generation, the community garden will allow residents of Sinkunia to be able to harvest and eat sufficient fruits, beans and groundnuts, and vegetables. This will reduce the incidence of both hunger and malnutrition, and raise overall health in the village.

Long-Term Impact

As a result of the ability to cultivate and sell more produce, women will have a source of income for their families. This is expected to stimulate greater opportunities in all aspects of family life, including in education and healthcare. The community garden will increase the availability of essential nutrients, will boost nutrition within families, and positively impact long-term health. The primary beneficiaries will be the women and their families, approximately 75 residents.

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